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Thyme 'Common'   

Thymus vulgaris

'Common' is a Thyme variety in the Thymus genus with a scientific name of Thymus vulgaris. Blooms appear in these approximate colours:   Brilliant lavender. Leaves appear approximately as a   Pakistan green colour. This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Normally reaching to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm), Common grows with a forb-like growth habit. This variety tends to bloom in mid spring.

Common Thyme is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Thyme 'Common'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Common is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Common are Zone 5 and Zone 9. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Common likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Common from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Common seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Common about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Common

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Common is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Common

Thyme 'Common' information

How long does Common take to grow?

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Latest Thyme 'Common' Reviews

  • 31 Mar 2012
    Reviewed

    magick777 magick777's Thyme, Common was Reviewed day 1372

    Very hardy and drought-tolerant; plants overwintered in 10 litre pots produced 2oz of usable thyme in March. Very useful in an antiseptic tea for sore throats.

    4 stars

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